classes • private training • workshops
Empowering dog owners to create better relationships with their dogs
The Inquisitive Canine
is dedicated to empowering dog owners with a rewarding education that will help them further develop and enhance their everyday relationships. 
At the Inquisitive Canine, we teach more than just canine obedience techniques. We teach canine “parenting” skills—so that you can succeed at raising a healthy and happy dog.
It all starts with an education that focuses on how your dog learns and communicates so that you can successfully coach and motivate your dog to develop good manners (like sit, stay, and come when called).
Our methods focus on understanding canine behavior and teaching dogs through techniques that reward and motivate. When you start to positively reward dogs for the behaviors you want, you’ll discover that they are more likely to be “good dogs” who make better choices and mind their manners!
Check out our schedule of classes and workshops suitable for dogs and owners of all learning levels. We also offer private training in our beautiful Ventura studio or in your home at a time that’s convenient for you.
Contact us now to discuss which services are best for you and your dog!
At the Inquisitive Canine, we believe that it’s never too early or too late to start reinforcing the habits you want your dog to have—for life.
- We teach simple and easy-to-replicate techniques designed to motivate your dog to want to learn with you!
- We know that each dog and owner is different so our intimate classes allow us to address individual needs and questions.
- We are dedicated to helping both you and your dog build good problem-solving skills for everyday settings and situations.
- We welcome learners of all levels—whether you want to establish a baseline of good behaviors or build on what your dog has already learned.
- We will help you develop a realistic perspective of your dog’s capabilities and show you how to teach your dog real-world manners, including house training, greeting people politely, and walking nicely while on leash.
- Whether you have 30 seconds or 30 minutes a day, we can help you better understand your dog so you can learn how to positively reinforce the behaviors you want from your dog, while limiting and preventing inappropriate habits.
- We design our curriculum to be a rewarding experience for both you and your dog.
Joan Mayer Dog Trainer, Behavior Counselor, Coach 805-650-8500
- Private Training, Behavior Counseling, Manners Training and Specialty Classes
Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles Counties
- New Puppy Preparation, Supervised Playtime for Learning
and Socialization
- Flexible Scheduling
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Joan is the complete package in my opinion: superb technician, ultra clear communicator and compassionate for both dog and owner…
a real thinking trainer whose dedication to constant improvement of skills and knowledge is a gift to her lucky clients. I could not endorse her more heartily.
–Jean Donaldson, Trainer, Author and Director, San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers ... read more testimonials
Credentials Include:
San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)
Academy
for Dog Trainers
The Certification Council for
Pet Dog Trainers
International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants